First Pointe Shoes – What is the Right Age to Start Pointe Work
When a girl starts ballet, her dream is that one day, she'll be dancing effortlessly on her toes on stage in a beautiful tutu, her feet encased in a pair of gleaming pink satin pointe shoe It's no wonder that in ballet schools, the equivalent of "Are we there… Continue reading
Starting at 12 – can I go on pointe?
Loryn asks:
I have something to ask that is quite important; I'm 12 and I've only just started ballet, but I'm not entirely sure whether or not I'm ready for pointe. Is it possible for a 12 year old girl who's only just started ballet to just put on a… Continue reading
I’m 26 – can I go on pointe?
Miss Holly asks
I'm 26 and started ballet again about a year ago (I did it for a few years as a kid)-- but I've only been doing one class per week. I can feel myself getting stronger all the time, but I know I'm not strong enough for pointe… Continue reading
When can I go en pointe?
Julia asks:
Hi Miss Marisa,
I have been doing ballet for 6 months and I was wondering when do you think I can go en pointe? I started kind of late for my age but I have grown quickly to become one of my teacher's favorite and strongest dancers (She… Continue reading
Starting Again after a Break
Love2Dance asks:
Hi Marisa
I've been dancing all my life but I stopped dancing a few years ago when I moved and couldn't attened my old dance school. I have been doing excerises at home but I really want to go on pointe. I'm starting at a dance school again… Continue reading
